Giuridico e Amministrativo

🏅 Over 1 million pilgrims passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's in just over a month, as reported by Roma Capitale. Events from December 24 to date have been conducted properly, precisely, and functionally, without excessively large crowds, serving as an important test. International observers, including diplomatic and consular staff, noted improvements in Rome due to Jubilee preparations—positive remarks on cleanliness, renovated streets, traffic, and public transport services.

📋 L'Istat introduced a new ATECO classification, effective from January 1, 2025, and operational from April 1, 2025. It eliminates distinction between fixed and other sales methods (e.g., online, ambulant) for retail trade, categorizing by product type instead. Retail activities will no longer be classified by sales area (e.g., hypermarkets, supermarkets), but rather by predominant goods sold. Unioncamere, with MIMIT, will update ATECO codes in the Business Register from April 1, 2025. Fiscal impacts include updating VAT codes for tax declarations and revised ISA indices for retail trade, effective from fiscal year 2024. ATECO revisions maintain consistency with NACE and ISIC standards.

🍞 Schär Foodservice, part of the Dr. Schär Group, introduced Multi-Cereal Rolls, a healthy, tasty multigrain bread in 50g single servings. These rolls can be microwave-heated in 1 minute and 10 seconds at 360W or baked for 8-9 minutes at 200°C without opening the packaging, eliminating gluten contamination risk. Rich in Omega 3 and fibers, the gluten-free, wheat-free, lactose-free, and vegan rolls complement existing Rosetta – White Rolls (58g), Ciabatta (50g), and Hamburger Roll (75g). Schär products meet CE 41/2009 and D.M. 111/92 regulations, ensuring no gluten contamination for professional gastronomy. The service division caters to the gluten-free market in over 60 countries and was established in 2009.

🌍 In Venezia, the tourist entry contribution has doubled from €5 to €10 for late registrations made less than 4 days before visiting, announced Simone Venturini. The days with entry fees will increase from 29 in 2024 to 54 in 2025. In 2024, the access contribution generated nearly €2.5 million for the municipal coffers.

🏡 In Florence, the "EnjoyRespectFirenze" campaign launched by the City Council and Fondazione Destination Florence aims to raise visitor awareness for respectful and conscious behavior towards the city's cultural, social, and environmental balance. Iconic figures like Dante Alighieri, Leonardo Da Vinci, Marzocco, and Nettuno convey messages promoting local crafts, sustainable mobility, civic respect, and environmental care. Carlotta Ferrari, director of Fondazione Destination Florence, emphasizes the city's commitment to managing tourism sustainably and encourages the adoption of responsible behaviors to preserve the city's heritage.

📌 The EU's revision of the 2015 "Direttiva pacchetti" is nearing completion, with potential approval by the European Parliament pending. Italian travel agencies, as reported by TTG Today on February 10, 2025, express concerns that the new rules, specifically regarding extraordinary circumstances for package tour cancellations, could lead to chaos without a right of recourse for agencies against suppliers, negatively impacting organized tourism.

📈 The U.S. President imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports and 25% on Mexican and Canadian goods starting February 1, with the latter delayed by a month. China retaliated with a 15% tariff on U.S. coal imports and 10% on crude oil, agricultural machinery, and some vehicles from February 10, sparing the agri-food sector. The U.S. soybean market, which sends over 40% of its domestic production abroad with 55% going to China in 2023/24, experienced a 52% export drop to China and a 9% CME market price decrease during the 2018/19 trade war. Argentina's peanut market saw a 5% price drop from January to February 2025 and 28% from January 2024 highs, with projections of a record 1.5 million tons production in 2025, up 1% from 2024, and a 10% increase in U.S. production to 2.93 million tons. Argentina eliminated export tariffs, enhancing its global market competitiveness. Areté – The Agri-Food Intelligence Company, a leader in Italy for agri-food commodity market analysis, has served major sector companies, institutions, and associations for over twenty years.

🏠 Steampunk bars, fusing futuristic technology with Victorian aesthetics, sprang up in the 1980s. The world's first steampunk bar, Enigma Café, operates from morning to night in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The Abyss Pub, celebrating its 10th anniversary on December 15, 2026, in Milan, Italy, features a 9-meter tentacle sculpture of the Kraken. In Salerno, Italy, The Boiler offers a Victorian era and Jules Verne-inspired setting, spotlighting rum in its drinks menu. These bars require careful planning, realistic cost assessments, and targeted marketing strategies.

🍻 The World Health Organization (WHO) continues its campaign against alcohol consumption, highlighting the unchanging high levels of consumption in Europe for over a decade, making it a high-risk sub-region. In June 2024, WHO released updated data showing worsening scenarios and the need for intervention. A new report focuses on the Nordic alcohol retail monopolies in Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands, demonstrating how state-owned retail outlets exclusively selling alcoholic beverages have reversed negative trends. These monopolies have implemented WHO's "best buy" policies, including reducing alcohol availability, aligning with national strategies, and curbing consumption tendencies by eliminating promotions. The Nordic approach prioritizes public health and youth protection, leading to lower per capita alcohol consumption and associated harm rates than the EU average.

🍴 Chef Andrea Berton announces the reopening of Ristorante Berton in Milan on Valentine's Day, February 14, after a winter pause for renovations. A new outdoor dehor, designed by Architect Franco Driusso, adds 14 seating spots. The Valentine's Day special seven-course menu, featuring gourmet dishes like beetroot ceviche and Grana Padano tortelli, is priced at €195 per person, excluding drinks, with optional black truffle courses. Reservations can be made at +39 0267075801 or info@ristoranteberton.com.